Greece: renting property
The full process in 7 steps: the taxes you pay, what each stage costs and how long it takes (~20 days on average). Free guide, no account needed.
🔑 Owner
1
Sign the lease (3-year statutory minimum)
⏱ 1 day · 💰 free
2
Declare the lease to AADE
⏱ by end of next month · 💰 free
3
Declare the rental income
⏱ annual · 💰 15-45% by band
👤 Tenant
1
Check the contract and the inventory
⏱ 1-2 days · 💰 free
2
Accept the lease declaration online
⏱ 30 days · 💰 free
3
Pay the deposit
⏱ 1 day · 💰 usually 1-2 months
4
Put the utilities in your name
⏱ 1-2 weeks · 💰 varies
Taxes & fees
rental income tax
15-45% by band
deposit
usually 1-2 months
minimum term
3 years by law
⚠️ What costs you money if you miss it
A home lease lasts 3 years by law, even if the contract says less. The tenant can stay for the full three years as long as they meet their obligations.
Owner: declare the lease to AADE by the end of the month after it starts. Late filing brings automatic penalties. Tenant: you must accept it online — staying silent for 30 days counts as acceptance.
Rental income has its own scale — 15% up to €12,000, then 25%, 35% and 45%. Co-owners each get their own bands, so splitting ownership can lower the total.
⚠️ Informational purposes only. Always consult a licensed local lawyer.
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